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Long-time PC MPP and widow of former federal finance minister Jim Flaherty, Christine Elliott, has announced to quit provincial politics. Elliott wrote a 123-word statement addressed to reporters on Friday, which said that “today, I am resigning as the MPP for Whitby-Oshawa, effective immediately,” adding that “while I put my name forward to lead our party, party members made a different choice. I fully respect our members’ decision and I wish my colleagues and the party every success in the future.”
The runner-up to Patrick Brown in the May 9 Progressive Conservative leadership election, Elliot stated that “this decision was not easy. I entered public life in 2006 to advocate for the rights of vulnerable people and their families. Although my role will change, I remain committed to advocating for a fully inclusive Ontario where all people can live lives of purpose and dignity.” She stated that “it has been an honour to represent the people of Whitby-Oshawa. I would like to thank all the voters, colleagues, friends, and family who have supported me throughout the years.”
Elliott, who is also the co-founder of Whitby’s Abilities Centre, is a widely appraised politician at Queen’s Park. She never returned to the legislature after losing the leadership race to 37-year-old Brown, even though she had an overwhelming support of Tory MPPs in the divisive 10-month contest. According to Elliot’s latest statement issued on May 9, she said that “I am confident that Progressive Conservatives will unite behind Patrick’s leadership.”
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